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Covid-19 cases soar with more test results; 25 mayors are infected; ‘Fake news’ targeted
Optimism that the spread of the Covid-19 virus was slowing in Ecuador was dashed Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day infection rate yet. The count of 336 followed… -
Gualeceo mayor has Covid-19; Air, water quality improve due to lockdown; City diverts money for crisis, Wild animals replace people in parks
Martes, 31/3/2020 Hola, Todos – Actividades – De la pagina cultural – Independent bands – The “Mutees” app allows a music fan to buy a physical object from an artist… -
As Covid-19 fears rise, authorities struggle to collect the bodies in Guayaquil
Ecuador officials said Tuesday they are speeding up the collection of corpses in Guayaquil as delays related to the coronavirus epidemic have left families keeping their loved ones’ bodies in… -
Optimism grows as new Covid-19 cases trend downward; 80% of cases are mild or show no symptoms; Officials to reevaluate restrictions
For the second consecutive day, the number of new Covid-19 cases in Ecuador was down sharply. Monday’s count of 42 followed Sunday’s of 89, well below the previous week’s daily… -
Doctors treat 35 Covid-19 patients in Cuenca, Mining camp attacked, Home deliveries allowed until 7 p.m., Street vendors back on the streets
Lunes, 30/3/2020 Hola, Todos – Actividades – De la pagina cultural – Librerías (bookstores) – Bookstores are finding alternatives so people can continue to read. Angi Tapia, owner of “Used… -
An Amazon flood emergency in the time of Covid-19 gets little attention
By Jocelyn Timperley As the coronavirus pandemic continued to escalate around the world, a more localized emergency has unfolded in the Ecuadorian Amazon. After a day and a night of… -
Daily virus case drop is reason for ‘cautious optimism’; Cuenca count; Deaths among Guayaquil city workers; Mask price gouging
Medical experts are cautiously optimistic that Ecuador’s restriction on personal movement is slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Sunday’s new case total of 89 was the lowest since March 18,… -
Cuenca faces health emergency with limited medical personnel and supplies
As they brace for large numbers of Covid-19 patients, Cuenca medical officials worry about their capacity to provide care. “We are limited in our personnel and we are limited in… -
Animal rescue center and zoo struggle to buy food as Covid-19 crisis keeps visitors away
The owner of an animal rescue center and zoo in Tarqui is appealing to the public to help feed his animals. Alberto Vele says the coronavirus crisis has dealt his… -
Hey, parasite, what makes you feel superior to the coronavirus?
By John Keeble There is not much to be said about the latest coronavirus that is good, but maybe some good will come out of it. It may finally rock… -
Understanding the Covid-19 health emergency rules … and when will they end?
On March 16, the day Ecuador’s Covid-19 virus case count reached 58, President Lenin Moreno declared a national health emergency, or emergencia sanitaria, and imposed Latin America’s toughest social distancing… -
New private car restrictions announced; IMF to provide emergency funds; Latest case count
The Emergency Operations Committee (COE) tightened the rules for private vehicle use on Friday, reducing the number of days drivers are allowed on the streets. Beginning Saturday, March 28, vehicles… -
Argentina interrupted: Its beauty and pleasures, and then quarantine!
By Jeff Van Pelt I knew about Mendoza. Argentine wine country. I love good wine and had long been intrigued by the thought of a visit to Mendoza. But I…